The UK’s first major commercial building project to include the large-scale reuse of pre-war steel.

FORE Partnership’s Managing Partner, Basil Demeroutis, recently welcomed Property Week’s Tim Clark to TBC.London for a behind-the-scenes look at the UK’s first major commercial building to incorporate large-scale reuse of pre-war steel. The resulting feature, “Steely resolve can make reuse work”, explores how the project is challenging industry norms around demolition, retrofitting, and circular construction.

The visit highlighted the bold decisions behind the transformation of TBC.London, from salvaging steel originally destined for melting, to rewriting testing protocols where none existed. TBC.London is not only meeting ambitious sustainability targets; it’s proving that reuse-led development can deliver high-quality, grade-A office space with strong commercial performance. The building’s environmental credentials have played a key role in attracting tenants and achieving premium rents, reinforcing the value of responsible design.

The article also reflects growing industry momentum around reuse and circularity. TBC.London has helped spark new collaborations, including the formation of The Engineers Reuse Collective (TERC), a not-for-profit initiative supported by leading engineering firms and institutions.

As FORE’s Managing Partner Basil Demeroutis shared during the tour, the project is about more than just materials; it’s about driving system change. TBC.London stands as a clear example of what’s possible when sustainability is embedded from the outset, and when developers are willing to challenge assumptions about cost, complexity, and risk.

Read the full article on Property Week here.

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